On 16-Feb-06, at 6:08 PM, Dave Bonhoff wrote: > Tee, I don't think I missed the point at all. If one is to compare > equipment, then one should compare similar equipment. > I certainly wouldn't compare a 2006 BMW M5 to a 2005 (new on the lot) > Toyota Echo, even though in the end they serve the same basic > function. Nor should someone compare an iMac to a Mini! Who's comparing? Only you without regard for cost & needs. > Do you _really_ think I missed the price difference? Especially when > the very next question is about monitors and where to buy them? Absolutely! > And as for cracking the case on a Mini to install a larger and faster > Laptop drive, well that is just silly, warranty voiding, and > expensive. It does not necessarily void the warranty, besides one can always get=20 the local Apple dealer to do it which doesn't void anything, except=20 your wallet. > Of course adding an external drive is an option - and an > expense! A=B1n external is still cheaper than a newer internal. > > Please see my other reply... > > Dave I did and am gobsmacked at your statements. As Tim responded, he is not=20= into the latest and the fastest. TTFN, TeeC _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://www.freewebs.com/muglo/joinus.html Our Archives can be viewed at //www.freelists.org/archives/muglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://www.freewebs.com/muglo/